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Steelers | Trim roster to 75 Sun Aug 25, 09:17 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers released OT D'Anthony Batiste, RB Baron Batch, OT Mike Farrell, WR David Gilreath, WR Tyler Shaw, CB Ryan Steed, LB Stevenson Sylvester, TE Peter Tuitupou, QB John Parker Wilson, WR J.D. Woods and RB Jeremy Wright Sunday, Aug. 25.
| Footballguys view: Batch seemed promising before he tore his ACL last summer. The Steelers signed LaRod Stephens-Howling and traded for Felix Jones, sealing Batch's fate. |
John Parker Wilson player page
Stevenson Sylvester player page
David Gilreath player page
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Steelers | Two RBs appear to be safe Wed Jun 12, 03:03 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell and Isaac Redman appear to be the only two running backs that are guaranteed a roster spot this season. RBs Jonathan Dwyer, Baron Batch and LaRod Stephens-Howling could compete for two roster spots during camp.
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Isaac Redman player page
Jonathan Dwyer player page
Baron Batch player page
Le'Veon Bell player page
Steelers | LaRod Stephens-Howling could see time on third down Wed May 1, 02:48 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers added RB LaRod Stephens-Howling to primarily be a kick returner, but he could also see playng time on third downs. He may have to compete with RB Baron Batch for a roster spot during training camp.
| Footballguys view: Stephens-Howling will give the team a nice change of pace back behind Le'Veon Bell. He proved last year that he could carry a bigger workload if need be and can be effective as a return man as well. |
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Steelers | Baron Batch's spot could be in jeopardy Fri Apr 26, 05:22 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch's spot on the roster could be in jeopardy because of the team's signing of RB LaRod Stephens-Howling.
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Steelers | Looking for featured back Mon Jan 21, 05:16 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers will search for a featured back, most likely through the draft, next season because they feel RBs Jonathan Dwyer, Isaac Redman and Baron Batch are complementary backs at best. Batch should have an increased role next season after the team released RB Chris Rainey. Impending free-agent RB Rashard Mendenhall is not expected to be retained.
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Isaac Redman player page
Jonathan Dwyer player page
Baron Batch player page
Steelers | Only one RB under contract in 2013 Sun Jan 20, 09:27 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch (forearm), who is recovering from a broken forearm, is the only halfback on the roster under contract for 2013. RBs Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman are restricted free agents, while RB Rashard Mendenhall is an unrestricted free agent.
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Isaac Redman player page
Jonathan Dwyer player page
Baron Batch player page
Steelers | Two have surgery Thu Dec 27, 10:27 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch (arm) and CB DeMarcus Van Dyke (shoulder) had surgery this week.
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Steelers | Three players to iR Wed Dec 26, 11:48 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Wednesday, Dec. 26, they have placed TE Heath Miller (knee), CB Ike Taylor (ankle) and RB Baron Batch (arm) on Injured Reserve.
| Footballguys view: The team isn't making the postseason this year so shutting down Taylor is the best move. Miller may have trouble coming back from this knee injury next season. Depending on his recovery there's a chance he could begin the season on the PUP list. |
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Steelers | Baron Batch has surgery Mon Dec 24, 12:58 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch (arm) had surgery Monday, Dec. 24, after suffering a fractured arm in Week 16. He will be placed on Injured Reserve, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
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Steelers | Baron Batch suffers broken arm Sun Dec 23, 10:07 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch (arm) suffered a broken right arm in the Week 16 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall suspended Tue Dec 11, 06:48 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers suspended RB Rashard Mendenhall for the Week 15 game Tuesday, Dec. 11, for conduct detrimental to the team. In a corresponding move, RB Baron Batch was promoted to the active roster.
| Footballguys view: Per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, this suspension has to do with Mendenhall not showing up for the Chargers game last week after being told he would not dress. Jonathan Dwyer will continue to be the team's lead back. Mendenhall hits free agency next year and is unlikely to return to Pittsburgh. |
Rashard Mendenhall player page
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Steelers | Brian Hoyer contract terms Tue Nov 20, 02:49 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed QB Brian Hoyer to a one-year deal Tuesday, Nov. 20. In corresponding moves, the team released RB Baron Batch and LB Marshall McFadden.
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Marshall McFadden player page
Steelers | Baron Batch leaves with injury Mon Nov 19, 12:06 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch (foot) left the Week 11 game against the Baltimore Ravens due to a foot injury and he was unable to return.
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Steelers | Four players listed as probable Fri Nov 2, 02:32 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch (shin), LB Brandon Johnson (hamstring), LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) and FS Ryan Clark (concussion) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 2, and are listed as probable for Week 9.
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Lamarr Woodley player page
Brandon Johnson player page
Baron Batch player page
Steelers | Five players sit out practice Thu Nov 1, 03:51 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch (shin), OT Marcus Gilbert (ankle), LB Stevenson Sylvester (hamstring), LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) and SS Troy Polamalu (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 1.
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Lamarr Woodley player page
Stevenson Sylvester player page
Baron Batch player page
Steelers | Baron Batch limited Wed Oct 31, 06:06 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch (shin) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 31.
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Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall, Isaac Redman out Fri Oct 19, 01:37 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RBs Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') and Isaac Redman (ankle) did not practice Friday, Oct. 19, and will not play in Week 7.
| Footballguys view: Jonathan Dwyer will be a solid flex option and desperation RB2 as the starter against the middling Bengals run defense. Baron Batch will also see some situational and change of pace work. |
Rashard Mendenhall player page
Isaac Redman player page
Jonathan Dwyer player page
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Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall, Isaac Redman injured Fri Oct 12, 12:58 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') left the team's Week 6 game early Thursday, Oct. 11, with an Achilles' injury and did not return. RB Isaac Redman (ankle) also injured his ankle, forcing RB Baron Batch to enter. Batch scored a one-yard touchdown in the loss, and RB Chris Rainey was also worked into the rotation.
| Footballguys view: Batch wasn't all that impressive in relief of the Steelers big backs, and Jonathan Dwyer was a healthy scratch. The Steelers running game rebirth in week 5 might have been a one-week wonder. |
Rashard Mendenhall player page
Isaac Redman player page
Baron Batch player page
Chris Rainey player page
Steelers | Running attack does little in loss Mon Sep 24, 01:31 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Isaac Redman had team-highs with nine carries and 27 yards in the Week 3 loss against the Oakland Raiders. RB Baron Batch carried four times for 12 yards, and RB Chris Rainey added two totes for seven yards, while added two catches for 23 yards. RB Jonathan Dwyer also had four total touches, but he managed zero yards.
| Footballguys view: Rashard Mendenhall should be back after the bye, but he probably won't be that much more effective than Redman and Dwyer. |
Isaac Redman player page
Jonathan Dwyer player page
Baron Batch player page
Chris Rainey player page
Steelers | Baron Batch listed as questionable Fri Sep 7, 05:55 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch (groin) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 7, and is listed as questionable for Week 1.
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Steelers | Four sit out practice Thu Sep 6, 07:05 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch (groin), OG David DeCastro (knee), LB James Harrison (knee) and LB Stevenson Sylvester (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 6.
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Stevenson Sylvester player page
Baron Batch player page
Steelers | Two players limited during practice Wed Sep 5, 04:10 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch (groin) and LB James Harrison (knee) were limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 5.
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Steelers | Baron Batch feeling more confident about knee Fri Aug 17, 02:09 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch (knee) has seen a lot of reps in practice this week due to injuries to other running backs on the team. Batch is returning from a torn ACL himself, so the extra work has been helpful in building his confidence this week. 'Last week, I brushed off a lot of rust ... Early on, I was kind of hesitant. As the game went on, I started feeling like my old self,' Batch said.
| Footballguys view: Batch should get the Mewelde Moore role in the backfield and made it tough for any Steelers running back to be a fantasy RB1 this season. The team loved him in training camp last year before his injury. |
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Steelers | Baron Batch having strong camp Wed Aug 1, 01:39 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch is having a strong camp again this season. He is expected to make the final roster as long as he proves he can play on special teams.
| Footballguys view: Batch was a camp favorite before his injury last year. He should take over the role Mewelde Moore held down for years, but he won't have enough value to be carried in redraft leagues. |
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Steelers | Baron Batch on IR Sun Aug 28, 06:36 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed RB Baron Batch (knee) on season-ending Injured Reserve. Batch, a seventh-round draft selection, suffered a knee injury during training camp.
| Footballguys view: Sad news for Batch here. He was looking good in camp before the knee injury, but now will have to wait until next year to prove himself worthy of a roster spot. |
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Steelers | Baron Batch to be placed on IR Fri Aug 26, 01:54 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to place RB Baron Batch (knee) on Injured Reserve this weekend. Batch underwent surgery to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament last week and is no longer using crutches.
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Steelers | Baron Batch injury update Thu Aug 11, 10:08 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch (knee) has a torn anterior cruciate ligament, likely meaning his rookie season is over. Batch cut on the turf minutes before practice ended Wednesday, Aug. 10, crumpled and rode off in a cart.
| Footballguys view: Batch was impressing in camp before this injury and looked to be the eventual replacement to Mewelde Moore in the backfield. Now, his rookie season comes to an end before the first preseason game. Hopefully he can bounce back from this injury but we'll have to wait until next year to see him on the field. Jonathan Dwyer or John Clay have a better shot of making the team now. |
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Steelers | More on Baron Batch Thu Aug 11, 12:21 AM
Updating a previous report, the injury to Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch (knee) 'looks bad,' according to a team source. He was carted off the practice field Wednesday, Aug. 10.
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Steelers | Baron Batch carted off field Wed Aug 10, 05:34 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch (knee) was carted off the field during practice Wednesday, Aug. 10, after injuring his left knee. He was not able to put any weight on his knee after the injury.
| Footballguys view: Ouch. The rookie was looking good in camp and was working well as a change of pace back and receiver out of the backfield. This injury sounds serious, and we'll keep you updated on the latest. |
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Steelers | Five draft picks signed Thu Jul 28, 07:08 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed second-round draft choice OT Marcus Gilbert, fourth-round draft choice CB Cortez Allen, fifth-round draft choice LB Chris Carter, sixth-round draft choice OG Keith Williams and seventh-round draft choice RB Baron Batch to four-year contracts. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Baron Batch player page
Chris Carter player page
Steelers | Baron Batch could make impact on special teams Fri May 6, 03:30 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Baron Batch could make an impact as a special teams player because he has the toughness and temperament to play special teams.
| Footballguys view: Batch is a disciplined runner who is more elusive in the open field than some people think. He is also a fantastic receiver out of the backfield and could develop into a quality change of pace back for the Steelers. |
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NFL | Baron Batch participates in Pro Day Sat Mar 12, 06:02 PM
Texas Tech RB Baron Batch measured 5-foot-9 5/8, 207 pounds at his Pro Day Thursday, March 10, reports Gil Brandt, of NFL.com. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.50 seconds and 4.52 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.32 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.03 seconds. He measured a 39-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-6 broad jump and completed 24 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.
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